​​Increase your effectiveness by enhancing your knowledge of the multifamily industry. The CAM curriculum is designed to maximize the experience of the on-site professional and clear a path for growth and recognition. Your enrollment will enhance and advance your own career by demonstrating your commitment to education and higher standards of excellence.

​​Requirements for obtaining a CAM designation include:

ALL CAM candidates must complete the following requirements to earn the CAM credential. Candidates must complete the coursework and exam within 12 months of declaring candidacy.

CAMT has been rewritten and updated so that maintenance professionals will receive the most current program of study available along with more emphasis on hands-on technical training. The new CAMT offers a “blended learning” approach, integrating three modules of online coursework with six of classroom and hands-on study.

Courses/topics of the CAMT program include:

Inside the Apartment Business

People, Projects and Profits

Interior and Exterior Maintenance

Appliances Maintenance and Repair

HVAC Maintenance and Repair

Plumbing Maintenance and Repair

Electrical Maintenance and Repair

The Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) was accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), a private non‐profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. CAMT is the only apartment industry certificate program to earn ANSI accreditation.

Requirements for obtaining a CAMT designation include:

Minimum of 12 months of apartment or rental housing maintenance experience. (This can be obtained while taking the course, you will receive a provisional certificate until this requirement is met.)

Successful completion of all CAMT coursework (totaling 80 hours)

Meet all examination standards within 12 months of declaring candidacy

The CAS program was created to enhance the relationship between suppliers and their customers. Suppliers learn the role and responsibilities of the apartment manager and how to build stronger relationships with these constituents. CAS candidates participate in the same courses as CAM candidates. Upcoming classes are listed to the right.

Requirements for obtaining a CAS designation include:

Complete the Supplier Success Course

Employment within the apartment industry in a supplier position

Successful completion of all CAS coursework (totaling 26 hours)

Meet all examination standards within 12 months of declaring candidacy​

I found the curriculum for the CAS classes to be extremely valuable. The courses and the instructors have provided me with a comprehensive insight into the challenges property staff experience on a regular basis.

I’m confident that the knowledge gained through the classes and the opportunity to personally interact with industry professionals will enable to me to provide a more valuable and tailored approach to the services we can provide the industry.

The Independent Rental Owner Professional (IROP) designation program is offered to the rental owner who manages their personally-held multifamily property or properties. The independent rental owner serves several roles in property management, public relations specialist, administrator, chief financial officer, marketing director and operations manager.

Independent rental owners who take the IROP course will learn the many business practices of professional property managers and can now earn the IROP designation after completing the course of study and passing the online exam.

With the help of other independent rental owners who devoted their time and expertise to this program, you will receive an "insider's view" of property ownership and management practices.

This course was developed to provide affordable, convenient, self-paced training for both new and experienced leasing consultants.

The NALP curriculum is focused on the needs of the property leasing consultant and the contribution this professional makes to a successful property. In class, you will gain a new understanding of the many roles you serve to support the management function at your property. At the same time, you will have a new opportunity to share your experiences with other dedicated peers, establishing valuable contacts for the future and increasing your own experience level.

Take advantage of National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) training that improves these critical skills:

Leasing presentation

Application of Fair Housing Laws

Ability to overcome objections

Closing Ratio

Resident Retention

Using Technology to Generate Traffic

NALP Modules:

Marketing and Maintaining Your Community

Relevant Laws and How to Apply Them

Why Your Competition Matters

Bringing in New Residents: Be Prepared

The Sales Process and Building Relationships

Effectively Meeting the Needs of Current Residents

The Market Survey

Requirements for obtaining a NALP designation include:

A minimum of 6 months of onsite property management experience (this can be obtained while taking the course;

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